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TravelPod Member ReviewsKayumanis Ubud Private Villa & Spa

“ Extraordinary ”

Reviewed May 12, 2013

by orion1129 (4 reviews) (M) Bethlehem & (P) Bayonne , United States

Extraordinary...a delightful balance of feeling like Robinson Crusoe and a pampered princess. We spent 1 week at Kayumanis and are already looking forward to returning later this year. The villa is spacious, tastefully furnished in Balinese style - we adored the outdoor bath and shower. The staff is incredibly friendly - by far, the most gracious team we've met in Asia. The onsite spa is fantastic - a very private bungalow with a variety of options on the menu. We ate regularly at the restaurant onsite (and can highly recommend the Bali Duo for dinner - so good I had it two nights in a row). Make it a point to splurge on one of the romantic, in-villa dining experiences...swimming in your private pool filled with flowers under the stars is a once in a lifetime must-do.

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